When it's time to start packing for moving day, you must be strategic. Depending on how far you're moving and how long it will take, there are some moving day essentials you'll want to make sure you have on hand. Here are some of the top essentials to have available on moving day.

Bedding and Pillows

Arriving at your new home and searching for fresh bedding and pillows just lead to frustration. You might have dozens of boxes and have no clue where they are packed away.

Instead, pack a set of bedding for each bed in the house and make each family member responsible for taking their pillow. They can even use the pillow in the vehicle as you make the trip to your new home, which can be very helpful on a longer trip.

Cleaning Supplies

You may want to do a bit of cleaning after everything is removed from your old home or before everything goes into your new home. Cleaning supplies can come in handy on moving day and should also include wipes for hands.

A Corkscrew

If you have any thoughts of celebrating with a corked bottle of something fun, you'll need a corkscrew. Make sure you pack this item with you as it can be a real pain to figure out which box it was packed away in when you're ready to pop the bottle and enjoy celebrating your new home.

Batteries

Whether for the TV remote control or for a smoke detector, batteries are essential on moving day. You may not realize it until something needs batteries as many times these little items get overlooked.

Pack a variety of batteries to take with you on your journey. This will ensure you have what you need when a battery becomes an essential item for your move.

Basic Toolkit

Chances are, you will need a toolkit on day one when you move into a new place. Whether it's needed to hang something on the wall, tighten a screw, or for another room, make sure you have a basic toolkit. You may want to include a hammer, screwdrivers, measuring tape, pliers, a utility knife, and other basic tools.

Toiletries

The first day in a new place is usually chaos, but you don't want to be searching for toiletries when you move in. Toilet paper and toothbrushes should be packed specifically to become easy to find when you arrive. Other toiletries may also be necessary.

An Overnight Bag

You never know how moving day will go and it's smart to have a day's worth of clothing and other items ready to go. Have every family member pack an overnight bag or pack one for the entire family with a change of clothes and other essential items.

Phone Chargers

Don't make the mistake of packing your phone chargers in boxes for the movers to take with them. You may spend hours trying to locate them when you arrive if you do this. Instead, pack them with you to ensure you'll have a fully charged phone when you arrive at your new home.

Moving day is stressful. Whether you're just moving locally in Chicago or you're moving across the country, there are certain essentials you want to make sure remain with you. Let The Professional Movers handle most of your items, but make sure to pack some essentials for moving day.